Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease is a central nervous system disorder that affects your movement. It is a progressive condition, meaning that its symptoms may be very mild at first -- beginning with a slight tremor in one of your hands, for instance --... Full Answer

Your movements are coordinated by a section of the brain called the basal ganglia. In this section, there are nerve cells that produce a chemical called dopamine, which is a neurotransmitter. Neurotransmitters pass from cell to cell, sending signals... Full Answer

Call 911 or other emergency services immediately if signs of a stroke develop suddenly. These may include: Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness or loss of movement in your face, arm or leg, especially on only one side of your body. Sudden vision... Full Answer

Parkinson’s disease can affect vision in many ways. A slower blink can cause symptoms of a dry eye and loss of vision due to a poor quality tear film. Initial treatment is usually lubricating drops. However, there are many other causes of... Full Answer

Parkinsonism is a generic term for a group of symptoms that can be seen in someone with Parkinson's disease such as tremor, stiffness, and slowness of movement. There are several conditions other than Parkinson's disease which can cause these symptoms.... Full Answer

Parkinson's disease becomes more common with age. Below the age of 40, the disease is rare. But for those 80 years or older, there's a 10 percent chance to developing the condition. Up to one million residents of the United States have it, while there... Full Answer

The risk for Parkinson's disease increases with age, but no one is completely immune. Although rare, children and young adults can have Parkinson's. Keep in mind, though, that it's quite rare for someone to develop the condition before the age of 50. Full Answer

Depression and emotional disturbances: As many as half of the individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) develop depression. In some cases, depression may occur months or even years before PD is diagnosed. Although physical limitations resulting from... Full Answer

If you are concerned about your loved one driving safely, and it is difficult for you to take the car keys away or deny the person the right to drive, talk with your loved one’s doctor. Often, a trusted doctor can convince their patient to quit... Full Answer

If you have Parkinson's disease and tend to fall asleep during a particular activity, tell your doctor. You might be experiencing sleep attacks, which are different from normal sleepiness. Also, keep track of any hallucinations or delusions you might be... Full Answer